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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed exclusively for home computing. Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital age at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing. A new visual...
Unlock the full possibilities of your personal computer. If you've always imagined you could do more with your computer, your vision is about to become reality. From digital photos, music and video to building a home network, Windowsxp Home Edition brings you into the digital age with ease.
Better browsing and email Service Pack 2 features for Internet Explorer:
The pop-up blocker makes browsing the Internet more enjoyable by reducing unwanted ads and content.
Download monitoring warns you about potentially harmful downloads and lets you block files that could be malicious.
The information bar tells you what's happening as you browse the web, making it easier to address potential security issues.
The Add-on Manager enhances security and reduces the potential for crashes by allowing easy management of Internet Explorer add-ons (programs which have been added to our web browser).
Service Pack 2 features for Outlook Express
Our privacy enhancements reduce unwanted e-mail by limiting the possibility of your e-mail address being validated by spammers.
The Attachment Manager monitors and disables potentially unsafe attachments, which could contain viruses that might spread through Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and Windows Messenger.
Powerful security tools The Windows firewall
The firewall is automatically turned on to protect Windows XP from viruses, worms and other security threats that can spread over the Internet.
Compatibility features let the firewall co-exist with your favourite Internet applications and home network.
Start-up and shutdown support ensures enhanced protection from the moment you switch on your PC to the moment you turn it off.
The latest enhancements
Automatic updates keep you on top of the latest features for Windows XP.
New technology helps you download updates more efficiently if you're a dial-up customers.
Improved wireless support dramatically improves and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks.
Bluetooth technologies let you connect to the latest Bluetooth-enabled hardware devices such as keyboards, cell phones and PDAs.
Windows Media Player 9 makes music, video and broadband content enjoyable and secure.
DirectX enhancements help you enjoy advanced graphics and gaming.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
better then vista i hate to admit it being a geek, but in my time using computers, xp is a much better piece of kit. xp may be slower (only slightly) but isnt as demanding on your hardware. xp may not be as flashy or pretty, but at least it gets the job done, (my vista experience had one of my webpages crashing and then as a safety precaution shut down my computer, xp takes a while to fix it and then just gets on with it) sure vista will have some bugs, so thats another reason to get xp well at least untill they release... more info
Good product, am impressed Have recently upgraded from windows 98 to XP and am impressed with my new, faster system that no longer crashes. I would say that if you are not that 'computer minded' it might be an idea to get somebody in the know to install this for you and check your system for compatibility. I didn't check my system and had a few problems with my modem but thats my own fault for not reading the instructions!!! Other than that a good product, if you haven't upgraded from windows 98 yet what are you waiting for?
A Good Windows Operating System Windows Xp is is a good operating system based on Windows 2000 and Windows ME. But it is better than Windows ME. It has features Windows 98 and 95 don't have including system restore, Windows Media Player 11 and Internet Explorer 7.
Great for multimedia If you haven't already upgraded from windows 98, then XP home is a good next step. It's multimedia capabilities allows the army of digital camera's, videos and other devices to be connected via usb2 ports. The world is changing fast so get XP!
